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Four Wine Tasting at Sandhill Crane Vineyards
As hectic as it was fun, the crowd at Sandhill Cranes Vineyards was impressive. It was like all roads lead to the winery. Well, the lunch hour was not the best choice for tasting wines, but it was great to … Continue reading
Stopping Off for Lunch at a Winery
My Bride, Ms. Yoga and myself were on our way home from Holland, Michigan and we were going to have lunch at Sandhill Crane Vineyards in Jackson, Michigan. According to our GPS we were supposed to be taking a scenic … Continue reading
We Had Dinner at Butch’s Dry Dock
It wouldn’t be a trip to Holland, Michigan without dinner at Butch’s Dry Dock. It seems that forever I would see this restaurant listed in the Wine Spectator magazine Restaurant Awards issue as having a great wine selection, and affordable … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Bourgogne Aligote, Chardonnay, Cote de Nuits, France, Marsannay, Russian River Valley, Signpost, Sylvain Pataille, Trig Point
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Noshing and Shopping in Holland, Michigan
We were walking up and down the downtown of Holland, Michigan, there was me tagging along with my Bride and Ms. Yoga. We even did the Farmer’s Market and thankfully, we came in Ms. Yoga’s rental car, so there wasn’t … Continue reading
Another Trip to Holland, Michigan
We took another trip to Holland, Michigan and this time with Ms. Yoga. Holland was settled in 1847 by Dutch Calvinist separatists, who left the Netherlands during a time of dire economic conditions. To this day, Holland has promoted the … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Chardonnay, Domaine de la Verpaille, France, Harmonie, Maconnaise, Vire-Clesse
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House of Pure Vin
While we were still celebrating my birthday, and yes, I do like to prolong the celebration, we had some time between Vicente’s for lunch and Immersive Klimt. We wandered around Downtown Detroit and there was a wine bar, that was … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Clarence Dillon Wine Group, Clarendelle, France, Merlot, Rose
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September Birthdays 2022
This was going to be a litmus test, as this was going to be the first family get-together since my Mother-in-Law passed away. My Bride went overboard trying to make it special as she views herself as the peacemaker, and … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Artemis, Blackjack Pasture, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carmel Valley, Galante Vineyards, Merlot, Napa Valley, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
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Fine Wine Source Club Selections September 2022
The month of September has been a bonanza of wine club shipments, though my favorite club selections are from The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. I guess, because I feel like family when I walk in the door. I … Continue reading
Black Star Farms Club Selections Fall 2022
Back when the world was young and fun, we were at a board meeting at the Inn at Bay Harbor, and a delightful time it was. The food was excellent and normally the wine takes a back seat to the … Continue reading
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